School of: Social Work
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree
Format: In-Person
Student Type: Traditional Undergraduate

This program provides an opportunity for students to graduate with two degrees, a baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) and a BS degree in Psychology. Students must meet all requirements for the Social Work Program as described in the preceding sections, as well as coursework to complete the additional degree in Psychology.

Program Requirements

DEGREE PLANS

(In addition to Warner Pacific Core Studies Requirements)

69 credits: 34 credits in residence; 50 upper division credits.
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3
SOC 204 | Principles of Sociology | 3
SW 200 | Exploring Social Work | 3
PSY 314 | Abnormal Psychology | 3
SW 330 | Life Span Human Development | 3
SOC 340 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3
SOC 345 | Social Problems and Public Policy | 3
SW 380 | Practice I: Individuals | 4
SW 385 | Practice II: Families and Groups | 4
SW 390 | Practice III: Organizations and Communities | 4
SS 393 | Research Methods and Applied Statistics | 4
PSY 401 | History and Systems | 3
PSY 402 | Personality Theory | 3
PSY 420 | Learning Theory | 3
PSY 430 | Counseling Theory | 3
SW 420 | Addictions, Mental Health, and Trauma | 3
SW 485 | Human Trafficking and Human Rights | 3
SW 491+492 | Field Practicum I + II | 5+5
SW 495+496 | Field Practicum Seminar I + II | 2+2

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Dual Degree in Social Work and Psychology, graduates will be able to demonstrate behaviors that show competence in the following:

  1. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
  2. Advance human rights and social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
  3. Engage in anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in practice.
  4. Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.
  5. Engage in policy practice.
  6. Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  7. Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  8. Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  9. Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
  10. Articulate the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research findings and historical trends in psychology.
  11. Implement critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems related to mental processes and behavior.
  12. Weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, and act ethically as they implement their knowledge and skills in the field of psychology.
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